In an age where online genealogy platforms promise instant family trees, you might wonder why anyone would need a professional ancestry researcher. However, the truth is that we offer a level of depth, accuracy, and insight that can transform your understanding of your family history.
It’s a frustrating, but common factor that when researching you can come across roadblocks, “brick walls”, or conflicting information. Using a professional ancestry researcher such as Born and Bred can bring the skills and resources to break through these barriers. There are avenues we can access, including specialised databases and archival institutions, interpreting and decipher historical documents, alongside using techniques, experience and knowledge to uncover hidden connections.
By solving these historical and genealogical puzzles, we can help to fulfil a deep-seated need to understand our origins and place in history.
One of the biggest problems with DIY ancestry is the potential for errors; mistaken identities, incorrect dates, and false family connections can lead people down the wrong path. It’s all too common to come across public family trees on genealogical platforms that have incorrect and unverified information, which are then taken as factual by others and copied, and therefore the inaccuracies perpetuated. By engaging with a professional we can verify every piece of information through multiple sources, apply rigorous standards of evidence, and provide detailed citations for all findings. This level of accuracy ensures that the family history you pass down is authentic and trustworthy.
As well as researching and gathering information, a genealogist will look beyond names and dates and can uncover rich details about your ancestor’s lives, as well as adding historical context that explains their choices and experiences. These discoveries can profoundly enhance your sense of identity and connection to the past.
Historical and genealogical research can be time-consuming and frustrating. By engaging with Born and Bred you free yourself to enjoy the discoveries without the headaches, it solves problems, fulfils deep needs, and enhances your life in ways that go far beyond a simple family tree.
